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Thundering Strikes Thundering Strikes

Shaman · Enhancement · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Thundering Strikes sits in row 1 of the Shaman Enhancement tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Thundering Strikes does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 5%.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Thundering Strikes.

Is Thundering Strikes worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Thundering Strikes. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Thundering Strikes in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Thundering Strikes cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Thundering Strikes in, and how do I open that row?

Row 1 of the Enhancement tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Thundering Strikes change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Enhancement talents

More talents in the Enhancement tree: